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… is a tiny tube that puts pain medicine into an area in your back around your spinal cord. This is called the epidural space. An … Analgesics relieve pain by decreasing pain signals from your surgery site to your brain. They do not affect your …
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… the attempt to start producing breast milk at a time when your body normally would not. A woman may try relactation … and nipple stimulation (by hand or electric breast pump). Your doctor may also prescribe a medicine to stimulate milk … fully developed until the end of pregnancy. Also, feeding your baby at the breast may help start and increase milk …
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… Overview Talking with family members about what you want at your funeral is important. Think about the things you want for your funeral. For example: Do you prefer burial to … and no viewing? What special requirements, if any, does your religion require? Do you want flowers at your funeral …
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… Active as a Family On this page: Overview Overview Keeping your family healthy and moving can be a struggle. But … helps people feel better. Here are some tips to help get your family away from screens and moving together. Make it … and hats. Hand and toe warmers help too. Don't forget sunscreen, even in the winter. Put it on the calendar. It …
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… comprehensive metabolic panel is a blood test that measures your sugar (glucose) level, electrolyte and fluid balance, … kidney function, and liver function. Most of the time your doctor will order individual blood tests based on your health. Sometimes a panel (or group of tests) may be …
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… first year Last updated August 13, 2013 For safe seating, your baby needs a chair that's right for his or her age and … you start introducing solid foods. Safe, comfy seating for your baby will make mealtimes easier and more fun for … devices. Always use the waist and leg straps. Check that your baby’s hands, arms, and legs can't get caught in any …
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… to someone you know or to someone in need by donating to your provincial organ donor organization. You need a number … of medical tests before you can donate. You don't pay for your medical costs. If you have questions about organ donation, talk to your doctor, a trusted friend, or your faith leader. Most …
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… antibodies. If you have a positive test result, contact your sex partners to inform them. They may want to be tested. You may be able to get help from your local health unit to do this. Why It Is Done A test for … there's nothing you have to do before this test, unless your doctor tells you to. A test for HIV infection can't be …
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… a one-way valve between the esophagus and the stomach. When your child swallows, the valve lets food pass into the … until it goes away. For example, it may help to: Burp your baby a few times during each feeding. Keep your baby upright for 30 minutes after each feeding. Avoid a …
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… dangers are those you can't see. You can be injured if your body isn't able to adjust to the increasing and … diving: Barotrauma. Tissues near the air-filled spaces of your body—such as your ears, sinuses, dental roots, and lungs—can be damaged …
